Gut Microbiota

Gut-liver axis: Probiotics and prebiotics show promise against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - review

30-Jun-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers say a new review reveals that probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics exhibit potential to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by targeting the gut microbiota.

Study unlocks how gut bacteria may protect against pathogenic colonization

12-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Shedding light on how commensal bacteria may protect against colonization and contagion of potentially antibiotic resistant bacteria, a new study from Imperial College London offers a glimpse into possible population-level protection.

Morinaga research reveals key immunity-boosting metabolite produced from infant gut

22-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Research from Morinaga Milk Industry has found that the infant-type human-residential bifidobacteria (HRB) could produce a key metabolite, the immunity-boosting indole-3-lactic acid (ILA), moving one step closer to understanding its benefits on infant...

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes acquires Bifodan A/S

04-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Effective with the acquisition, Bifodan is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deerland.

BioActor study: Evidence so far suggests citrus flavanones, metabolites benefit gastrointestinal function

18-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.

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Resveratrol and propolis: Two promising targets to boost gut microbiota

05-Nov-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.

Pilot study sheds light on curcumin’s potential influence on gut microbiota

24-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from a new clinical trial suggests that curcuminoids found in turmeric modulate the composition and population of gut bacteria, potentially offering health benefits to the host.

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Pilot study sheds light on probiotics’ potential as novel therapy for depression symptoms

18-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Building on previous studies on the gut-brain axis, PhD candidate Caroline Wallace postulates that probiotics consumption may modulate depression symptoms.

Asthma-prone infants aided by gut-boosting probiotic: Study

20-Feb-2018 By Will Chu

Infant supplementation using the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (HRLGG) is potent enough to shape the gut microbiota temporarily, reducing the risk of asthma in children, US researchers show.

Probiota 2018 program pushes boundaries in microbiome research and development

20-Dec-2017 By Nathan Gray

The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 program will see a mix of cutting edge microbiome research, probiotic and prebiotic science, consumer trends and innovation insights as top global experts come together to discuss the future of the probiotic, prebiotic...

The shared microbiome: Touch and signs of affection linked to nourished gut ecosystem

08-Dec-2017 By Will Chu

Gut bacteria appears to thrive with regular physical contact, suggests new animal data that shows ‘huddling’ actions lead to a synchronised microbiome.

A good workout changes your gut bug makeup, say new studies

07-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Exercise can modify the composition of the gut microbiome, independent of diet, new studies suggest.

Omega-3 may keep your gut bacteria in balance: Mouse data

04-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.

Study explores how composition and function of gut microbiota changes during day

06-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The composition and function of the microbiota in the human gut changes throughout the day, with links to dietary and bathroom habits. The findings may have implications for the design of future probiotic clinical trials.

Healthy ageing? Microbiome study shows same patterns irrespective of age

25-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

‘Ridiculously healthy' older people have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30-year-olds, however little is known about which way causality runs, say researchers.